Ring Gear Runout

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the oil.
Remove the rear cover. Refer to REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY .
Attach dummy cover set. Refer to RING GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH .

Fig 1: Measuring Ring Gear Runout By Dial Gauge
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool Number: KV381086S1 ( - )
Fit a dial gauge to the ring gear back face.
Rotate the ring gear to measure runout.
Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

If outside the repair limit, check ring gear assembly condition; foreign material may be caught between ring gear and differential case, or differential case or ring gear may be deformed, etc.

CAUTION: Replace the ring gear and drive pinion gear as a set.